"Instructional Designer"

Job Details

Posting Number: S14140P

Working Title: Instructional Designer

Department: VPR-Research Compliance Admin

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Advertised Salary: $58,000 - $61,360, commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 09/16/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 11/03/2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Instructional Designer II

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or a related field and 2 years of professional experience

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Office of Research Integrity and Safety Support Services Coordinator, the Instructional Designer supports the mission of research education through e-Learning course design and the development of instructional materials. The Instructional Designer collaborates with Subject Matter Experts to create online learning that can translate complex ideas into teaching tools to maximize learner understanding and contributes significantly to safety training development in the Office of Research Integrity and Safety.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Solid technical expertise and proficiency in creating interactive online content using authoring tools, preferably Articulate Storyline.
• Familiarity with working within a learning management system.
• Familiarity with video/audio/photo editing programs.
• Strong PC skills and expertise in Microsoft Office (especially advanced PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop.
• Aptitude for effective visual, oral, and written communication.
• Ability to adapt to ad hoc requests, scope changes, and remain productive in response to a fluctuating work environment.
• Motivation for continuous professional development and ability to stay current with emerging technologies.

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, lifting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design and produce creative and innovative learning materials in a variety of formats including print, graphics, audio, and video in e-learning and blended learning contexts to support the objectives and goals of the Office of Research Integrity and Safety and its offices. (Percentage of time: 50)
• Work with Subject Matter Experts and the ORIS Support Services Coordinator to design, develop, and assess engaging educational content based on sound instructional theory and best practices. This includes assessing and identifying knowledge and skill gaps within a target audience, working collaboratively to create engaging educational content that improves the experience of self-directed learning, and reviewing one’s work and the work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and educational effectiveness. (Percentage of time: 20)
• Tasks related to the general support of ORIS Support Services. These tasks include, Professional Employee Portal (PEP) administrative support, managing communication, and contributing to compliance data entry and stewardship. (Percentage of time: 15)
• Manage and maintain education material developed by ORIS Support Services. This includes developing tools to evaluate and assess instruction and its impact in ORIS and updating courses and educational materials to stay relevant, accurate, and effective. (Percentage of time: 10)
• Analyze characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and make recommendations on their implementation and use as it relates to the objectives and goals of ORIS and its offices. (Percentage of time: 5)